Kain Route, Bugaboo Spire

Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada

9.1 miles (14.7 km) · 5,265 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Kain Route, Bugaboo Spire is a 9.1-mile loop route in Regional District of East Kootenay, British Columbia, Canada, gaining 5,262 feet of elevation. The route follows a up-and-over elevation profile. The terrain breaks into 3 distinct sections including 1 significant climb. The longest climb covers 4.5 miles gaining 5,190 feet at an average 22.0% grade. Only 22% of the terrain is runnable — expect substantial hiking throughout. The route opens with a climb and finishes with flat terrain.

Route facts

Distance	9.1 mi (14.7 km)
Elevation gain	5,265 ft (1,605 m)
Average gain	576 ft per mile (109 m per km)
Longest climb	4.2 mi, 5,187 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	58.4%
Runnable	22% of the route
Climbs / descents	1 climbs, 1 descents
Profile shape	Up, then down
Difficulty score	19.4 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	4%
Mild uphill	8%
Moderate uphill	1%
Steep uphill	38%
Mild downhill	8%
Moderate downhill	2%
Steep downhill	39%

Questions about Kain Route, Bugaboo Spire

How much elevation gain does Kain Route, Bugaboo Spire have?

Kain Route, Bugaboo Spire has 5,265 ft (1,605 m) of elevation gain over 9.1 miles (14.7 km). That averages 576 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Kain Route, Bugaboo Spire?

The difficulty score for Kain Route, Bugaboo Spire is 19.4 of 100. That is harder than 90.1% of routes at a similar distance. About 22% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Kain Route, Bugaboo Spire?

The longest climb on Kain Route, Bugaboo Spire runs 4.2 miles (6.7 km) and gains 5,187 ft (1,581 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 58.4%.